Washington Capitol at Night Scandals and Murder Tour 90 min

After dark, Capitol Hill’s marble landmarks take on a more mysterious air. On this Washington Capitol at Night Scandals and Murder Tour, a local guide shares the political intrigue, shocking crimes, and private dramas hidden behind the city’s grand institutions.

Walk past the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and National Mall as stories unfold of Civil War spies, deadly rivalries, duels of honor, and lawmakers attacked on the Senate floor. Hear about a journalist murdered on the Capitol steps and a love affair that shook Washington society. Along the way, your guide connects these sensational episodes to the places where they happened, revealing a side of American history that rarely makes the official record. The 90-minute experience is for adults and offers an engaging way to see familiar landmarks in a different light.

Meet your guide in orange outside Capitol South Metro Station at 1st and C Streets SE. Join this Washington Capitol at Night Scandals and Murder Tour for an evening of stories that linger long after the monuments fade from view.